What happened
Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority said on social media on Aug 29 that 626 bodies had been recovered in mudslide-hit areas as of 10:00 local time, with 2,426 people still unaccounted for.
Photographs taken the same day show the damage in Nuwakot district, including Devikaad and along the Trishuli River, where residents were seen clearing belongings from their homes.
Why it matters
The large number of missing people compared with confirmed deaths suggests the final toll could climb well beyond current figures as search and assessment efforts continue.
Images of residents sorting through their homes underscore the devastation in Nuwakot district and point to a long road to recovery for families who lost property and livelihoods.
Key facts
The death toll stands at 626 as of 10:00 local time on Aug 29.
A total of 2,426 people are listed as missing in the affected areas.
The update was issued by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority on social media.
What to watch next
Whether ongoing search operations in the mudslide-affected zones alter the number of missing persons reported by authorities.
Whether new official statements provide updated figures as rescue teams reach more isolated areas of Nuwakot district.